Chapter 123: The Moment of Truth

Kirishima's eyes locked onto mine, and he stared at me for what felt like an eternity. Mina, who had been quietly observing the scene, started to giggle. "Eijirou, come on! You're taking too long!" she teased, her voice filled with amusement. Kirishima's gaze didn't waver, and I felt my heart racing with anticipation. I could sense the tension in the air, and I knew that his decision would change everything. Mina's giggles turned into a full-blown laugh, and she playfully nudged Kirishima's arm. "Seriously, just kiss her already! You're making it too hard for yourself," she said, her eyes sparkling with mirth. Kirishima's face turned a deep shade of red as he looked away, clearly flustered. He took a deep breath, trying to compose himself, and then his eyes drifted back to mine. I felt a spark of electricity as our eyes met, and I knew that I was in trouble. Kirishima's expression was one of pure affection, and I could sense the sincerity in his gaze. Mina, sensing that Kirishima was still hesitating, spoke up again. "Eijirou, honestly, just kiss Katsuki. I know you want to," she said, her voice filled with conviction. Kirishima's eyes snapped back to Mina's, and he looked at her with a mixture of surprise and gratitude. He nodded slightly, as if he had made up his mind. The room seemed to fade away, and all that was left was Kirishima and me, locked in a silent understanding. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, and I knew that I was ready for whatever was going to happen next. With a gentle smile, Kirishima reached out and cupped my face, his fingers brushing against my skin. I felt a shiver run down my spine as he leaned in, his lips inches from mine. Time seemed to slow down, and I was lost in the moment, my heart racing with excitement. I knew that this was it – the moment of truth. Would I be able to handle what was about to happen, or would it change everything?